2012 CDA National Convention 2012 CDA National Convention CDA 54th Biennial National ConventionOmaha, NE, July 18-22, 2012 Delegates prepare for opening of business Wear Red Day in honor of Host State Nebraska Pages at the ready to assist delegates Clergy up front National Regent Joanne Tomassi getting ready Court St. Anthony #330 DelegateJan Roth, serving our Court as a delegate Delegates from many States and Territories Iowa State Treasurer and WebmasterSheila Graham, Regent of Court #330 National Regent Joanne Tomassi doing business National Officers and workers of CDA National Regent Joanne Tomassi in discussion National Regent Joanne Tomassi in discussion National Chaplain Speaker On the left is incoming National Regent Anne Nelson US Flag posted by Honor Guard Banner behind the dais The Big Screenproposed amendment to CDA documents Flowers on the dais Iowa is representedSheila Graham, Regent Court #330, Carol Hollenbeck, Secretary and Terri Dynek, District Deputy Second Day of BusinessFar left is Incoming National Regent Anne Nelson Incoming National Regent Anne Nelson Montana Hosts next Biennial Convention in 2014Skit to welcome delegates to Montana Montana stands ready to Host Montana Skit M-O-N-T-A-N-A in 2014 Joanne Tomassi in discussion The Big ScreenCDA over 100 years old CDA Founded in 1903By the Knights of Columbus, Utica, New York Blessed Mother is our PatronessThis Statue is in National CDA Office in NYC CDA MottoUnity and Charity Saintly Role ModelsMother Teresa CDA symbol Cross and CrownSymbol of the reward promised to the Faithful Circle of LoveSix areas in which CDA works Iowa State Regent, Rose Holschlag w/National Regent Joanne Tomassi Iowa State Regent and National Regent wearing CDA colors, purple and white the second day Cameras are rolling 1908 Society (founding year of CDA) Listening and working Iowa Delegation working hardIowa State Regent Rose Holschlag speaks from the floor Iowa State CDA NewspaperMiddle of picture is Darlene Moritz Editor of The Voice Delegates listening speaking out for CDA National Regent Tomassi concluding the business Honor Guard retires the US Flag Closing meeting with prayerFollowed by installation of new National Officers at St. Cecelia’s Cathedral, Omaha, NE
